How To Fix UDM_MSG302 - You are not authorized to create promises to pay

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UDM_MSG - FSCM-DM: Messages

• Message number: 302

• Message text: You are not authorized to create promises to pay

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UDM_MSG302 - You are not authorized to create promises to pay ?

  The SAP error message UDM_MSG302, which states "You are not authorized to create promises to pay," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Collections Management or SAP Credit Management modules. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to create a promise to pay for a customer account.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to perform the action of creating promises to pay.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorization objects related to promises to pay.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be set up correctly to allow for this specific transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for creating promises to pay.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as F_BKPF_BES (for accounting documents) and any other relevant objects related to collections management.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the promise to pay again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) and FD32 (Change Customer Credit Management) for related tasks.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Collections Management and Credit Management for more detailed information on authorization objects and roles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems related to promises to pay.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UDM_MSG302 error and enable the user to create promises to pay successfully.